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Ozil returns, Aubameyang, Iwobi scores in Arsenal's Win

On Saturday evening, goals from Aubameyang and Iwobi earned Arsenal a deserve victory over visiting Burnley.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Arsenal the lead in the 14th minute of the first half following a well laid pass from Ozil, received by Kolasinac and sent to the middle of Burnley's 18-yard-box, gave Aubameyang a easy flip into the back of the net. The first half ended 1-0 in favour of the host.

In the second half and in the 48th minute, Aubameyang doubled Arsenal lead with a superb strike, thanks to Lacazette for the assist.
Barnes restored parity to Burnley after Arsenal defence failed to properly clear the ball, Kevin Long with the assist.

Alex Iwobi was a 78th minute substitute but registered his name on the score sheet in added time (90+1') with a great strike.

Mesut Ozil returned to the first eleven after so much transfer rumors about the midfielder and immediately filled the vacuum in the Arsenal midfield.
Arsenal are now on the same points as Chelsea on the log, following Chelsea's 1-0 defeat in the hand of visiting Leicester City on Saturday evening, both Chelsea and Arsenal have 37 points each but are in fourth and fifth position respectively with Chelsea having the edge on goal difference.

After the entire game duration, it Arsenal 3-1 Burnley.

By Oladele Emmanuel Abiodun

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